| Would you help us by answering some questions? We recognize the financial challenges many small businesses face in today’s economic climate, especially when it involves access to capital. We are asking you to participate in this year’s Small Business Credit Survey. While it is a confidential nationwide survey administered by the Federal Reserve Banks, our SBDC is a local partner in this effort with an opportunity to receive local data when we meet a minimum threshold of 50 completed surveys. We plan to hold two Capital Summits in 2026. One will be in Kern County and the other in the Eastern Sierra. Taking the survey and helping us meet our goal of 50 completed questionnaires will provide important data to assist us in selecting the most pertinent topics and speakers for both summits. The survey only takes about 10 minutes to complete. You can access it by clicking on this link Fed Reserve Credit Survey 2025 You don’t need to provide any personal information. The deadline to participate is November 14th. Thank you for your time and help. |
| Kelly Bearden, Director CSU Bakersfield Small Business Development Center |